HB 1279
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1345
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1499
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1738
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2850
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the liability of certain volunteers who provide veterinary care or treatment and certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2973
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3245
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to eliminating the court appointed advocates.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3556
87-0 (2021)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the training of volunteer deputy voter registrars.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 70
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 44
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 254
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 414
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 475
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency and local government information management and security, including establishment of the state risk and authorization management program and the Texas volunteer incident response team; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 654
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to protecting the right to free exercise of religion and ensuring access to volunteer and faith-based chaplains and chaplaincy services for inmates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 41
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 529
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 696
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
HB 1294
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring certain persons to receive emergency management training.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1353
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1471
86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a school security volunteer program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2001
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2325
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2456
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3390
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to caregivers for certain children, including the identification of caregivers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and an exception from licensing requirements for certain caretakers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 752
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 982
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1344
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1354
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 2127
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 421
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from application of the Private Security Act for volunteer security services provided at a place of religious worship.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 435
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the carrying of weapons, including the application of certain weapons and handgun license laws to certain persons, the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of a state hospital, and the liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a handgun; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 786
85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 910
85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1020
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1267
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or at a place of religious worship.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1620
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary temporary caregiver program providing temporary care for children removed from their homes.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1958
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1978
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2595
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2933
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3556
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 27
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 435
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 580
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 1408
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1914
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the examination of volunteer deputy registrars.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2194
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 323
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 621
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to the termination of a volunteer deputy registrar appointment.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1116
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1146
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to persons who may operate a public water supply system.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1561
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a church or religious organization.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2770
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2828
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to obtain criminal history record information for certain persons, including employees, independent contractors, and volunteers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 261
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 378
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 381
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 511
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the termination of a volunteer deputy registrar appointment.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1574
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites and to visa waivers for certain physicians.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1684
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to authorizing certain first responders to carry a concealed handgun while on duty and to the prosecution of certain related criminal offenses; providing for a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1901
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 22
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the establishment of a public service requirement for undergraduate students, known as Service to Texas, at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 66
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 331
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 332
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 444
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 487
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in man-made or natural disasters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 746
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the registration of volunteer health practitioners and the services of volunteer health practitioners during disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1227
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2535
83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or church or religious organization.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2811
83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to programs provided by volunteer and faith-based organizations to inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3422
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, GeorgeSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to donations of landscape materials and services to the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 3435
83-0 (2013)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service in the Texas State Guard.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
SB 338
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 766
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 963
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1324
83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority to organize volunteer safety groups at churches, synagogues, and other places of religious worship.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1155
82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a pilot program to create voluntary internship opportunities for certain persons receiving unemployment benefits.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 1306
82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Relating to a person's eligibility for appointment as a volunteer deputy voter registrar.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1450
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1570
82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to training for deputy voter registrars.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3697
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment of a Service to Texas requirement for undergraduate students at public institutions of higher education and the establishment of a Service to Texas program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 220
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment of prospective wards for, and the provision of, guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 968
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to certain costs used to fund court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
HB 955
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to expanding the capacity of volunteer income tax assistance programs.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1462
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates.
House: Human Services Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2632
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to a demonstration project to reduce social isolation among the elderly.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3700
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Classroom Coaching Program.
House: Public Education
Postponed
HB 3985
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4154
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a volunteer advocate program for certain elderly individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4157
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to court appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 4556
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to measures to promote the pursuit of higher education by AmeriCorps participants.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4806
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to court-appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 12
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1051
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates.
House: Human Services Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
HB 1205
80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1948
80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a grant program for the implementation and operation of volunteer income tax assistance programs.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2117
80-0 (2007)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the liability of certain persons who administer emergency care.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2217
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to grants and programs for dropout prevention, high school success, and college and workforce readiness in public schools and student performance at certain community colleges.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1830
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a grant program for the implementation and operation of volunteer income tax assistance programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 84
79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to criminal history records searches for volunteers in children's organized sports; imposing civil liability on certain persons and organizations.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
HB 507
79-0 (2005)
Author: Moreno, Joe | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of certain volunteer health care providers.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 644
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to limiting the liability of emergency medical services volunteers and emergency medical services volunteer providers.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 654
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to professional liability insurance for volunteer health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 655
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain volunteer health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1160
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to limiting the liability of emergency medical services volunteers and emergency medical services volunteer providers.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2680
79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to services provided by health care practitioners to charities and liability insurance for those practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 656
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to reducing the time management burdens imposed on classroom teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 990
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a training and examination program on sexual abuse and child molestation for certain persons who work at youth camps.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 65
79-1 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 68
79-1 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 18
79-2 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 28
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to rehabilitation programs for defendants housed in state jail felony facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 78
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to criminal history records of and disclosure of certain conduct by employees, volunteers, and prospective employees and volunteers of certain educational entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 828
78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to criminal history records searches for volunteers in children's organized sports; imposing civil liability on certain persons and organizations.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
HB 956
78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the liability of certain charitable organizations.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
HB 1664
78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for service performed as a United States Peace Corps volunteer.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 2277
78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to community service programs under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 85
78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Saluting volunteers in the State of Texas.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HJR 54
78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain benefits in certain public retirement systems may not be reduced or impaired.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 443
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning volunteers with certain programs providing activities to children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 602
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning employees, volunteers, and applicant volunteers of children's advocacy centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SJR 38
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that payment of retirement and related benefits to certain public employees is a contractual obligation that cannot be reduced or impaired.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 83
78-3 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to professional liability insurance for certain retired physicians acting as volunteer health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 84
78-3 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to medical liability insurance for certain retired physicians acting as volunteer health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 22
78-4 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to medical liability insurance for certain retired physicians acting as volunteer health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 24
78-4 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to professional liability insurance for certain retired physicians acting as volunteer health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 361
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to criminal history records of and disclosure of certain conduct by employees, volunteers, and prospective employees and volunteers of certain educational entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1030
77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the identification and preservation of abandoned cemeteries.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
HB 1605
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing members of the governing body of certain municipalities to serve as volunteers.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2860
77-0 (2001)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to youth-related volunteer activity leave for state agency employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3187
77-0 (2001)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to youth-related volunteer activity leave for state agency employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 84
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the liability of certain volunteer centers.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 132
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning volunteers with certain programs providing activities to children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 188
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is an emergency medical services volunteer.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 735
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to immunity from civil liability of certain persons serving in school district after school programs or as agents of the commissioner of education.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 738
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing members of the governing body of municipalities to serve as volunteers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1615
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to youth-related volunteer activity leave for state agency employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 247
76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the use of neighborhood associations in the enforcement of certain municipal health and safety ordinances.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 348
76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the liability of certain health care providers.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 500
76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the liability of certain health care providers.
House: Civil Practices
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 573
76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the continuing education requirements for certain medical professionals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 669
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to criminal history records of and disclosure of certain conduct by employees, volunteers, and prospective employees and volunteers of certain educational entities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 981
76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the liability of certain volunteer centers.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 991
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of certain professionals for damages arising from providing pro bono services.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1581
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to park passes for volunteer youth groups.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1864
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the study and development of outreach and education programs for promotoras or community health workers under which community residents provide public health education services.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1990
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the liability of certain organizations that are not organized for profit and of the volunteers and employees of those organizations.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 2706
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for certain persons who provide certain volunteer services.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2934
76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the liability of certain persons performing volunteer or charitable services.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 3080
76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to liability of volunteers in certain hunting activities.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 3442
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a Texas Historical Commission program for the identification and preservation of abandoned cemeteries.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HR 1370
76-0 (1999)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Honoring the men and women who provided aid and assistance during the October 1998 flood in Cuero and Victoria.
Reported enrolled
SB 34
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the liability of certain volunteer centers.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 215
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the liability of certain health care providers.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1324
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for persons who provide certain volunteer services.
Senate: Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1380
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to review of criminal history record information of certified public school educators, persons admitted to educator preparation programs, and persons seeking educator certification and to designation of State Board for Educator Certification investigators as peace officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1453
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a franchise tax credit that allows a parent to volunteer at a child's school without loss of compensation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1868
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional land surveying.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 523
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to volunteer advocates appearing at court hearings on behalf of children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 726
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of the Texas Historical Commission to accept donations and services from a volunteer or volunteer group.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 953
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to volunteer advocates appearing at court hearings on behalf of children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1756
75-0 (1997)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the liability of Texas Youth Commission volunteers.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2480
75-0 (1997)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the liability of certain health care providers.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1105
75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the liability of certain volunteer health care providers.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Point of order sustained
SB 1479
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Roman, Bill | et. al.
Relating to civil immunity for volunteers for institutions of higher education.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2677
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HR 174
74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan
Commending all VISTAs and volunteers involved in public health services in Texas.
Reported enrolled
SB 1100
74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1505
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1506
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the liability for civil damages which may result from a person's service as a volunteer, board member, or employee of a volunteer advocate charitable organization; allowing written reports by volunteers as evidence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1519
73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to volunteer advocates in a suit for a protective order under Chapter 71, Family Code.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2236
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 46
73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the liability of certain volunteers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 93
73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1770
72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to volunteer services for the benefit of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2355
72-0 (1991)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the liability of volunteers providing services to certain private schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2850
72-0 (1991)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 292
72-0 (1991)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the liability of certain volunteers at certain public hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 703
72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the civil liability of volunteers who provide services for state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1034
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to immunity from liability for school district volunteers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 1209
72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the liability of volunteers providing services to certain private schools.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 1337
72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of state agencies to purchase service and achievement awards for volunteers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 1611
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HR 502
71-0 (1989)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Honoring the volunteers of Texas Tech University's Health Science Center School of Medicine.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Reported enrolled
HB 104
70-0 (1987)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the liability of volunteers of nonprofit organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 201
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the liability of volunteer advocates.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 2138
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the liability of certain volunteers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2505
70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the liability of certain nonprofit organizations and their volunteers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 202
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to the liability of certain charitable organizations and their volunteers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 541
70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to professional liability insurance for physicians engaged in certain volunteer work; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 774
70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the participation of volunteer organizations in providing social service programs to inmates in the Texas Department of Corrections.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1268
69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the appointment and functions of volunteer advocates in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 2002
69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the appointment and functions of volunteer advocates in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
SB 553
69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the appointment and functions of volunteer advocates in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2140
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the use of volunteers by certain governmental entities that provide human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 622
67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, MarySponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the use of volunteers in providing human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 702
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to personal liability of agents of certain non-profit organizations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
HB 1015
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the establishment of school volunteer programs financed under the Foundation School Program; authorizing the position of Coordinator-School Volunteers. pref. no. 120
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1881
67-0 (1981)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to including certain volunteers under a political subdivision's workers' compensation coverage.
House: Employment Practices
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 223
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to establishment of school volunteer programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1737
66-0 (1979)
Author: McBee, Susan GurleySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to examination for tuberculosis of certain paid and volunteer employees of school districts.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2116
66-0 (1979)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the liability for civil damages of a person who renders service as a volunteer ambulance driver or as volunteer supportive ambulance personnel.
House: Health Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 2192
66-0 (1979)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to development and coordination of volunteer programs in the state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 153
66-0 (1979)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Meier, Bill
Encouraging all state agencies delivering human services to expand volunteer programs regarding the elderly and disabled.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 189
66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Jackson, Lee
Relating to the establishment of programs for school volunteers to be financed from the Foundation School Fund; authorizing the employment and prescribing the duties of a school volunteer-coordinator in each regional education service center.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 1136
66-0 (1979)
Author: Price, Bob
Relating to establishment of a school volunteer programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
SCR 73
66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Wilson, Ron
Encouraging all state agencies delivering human services to expand volunteer programs regarding the elderly and disabled.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 622
65-0 (1977)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to the liability for civil damages of a person who renders services as a volunteer ambulance driver or as a volunteer supportive ambulance personnel.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1327
65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to state financial assistance to local public agencies or nonprofit corporations that operate programs to recruit retired persons to preform volunteer community services.
House: Health & Welfare
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1911
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to the establishment of school volunteer pilot programs financed under the Foundation School Program; authorizing the position of Coordinator-School Volunteers.
House: Public Education
Assigned to General State Calendar
SB 843
65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Garcia, Matt
Relating to state financial assistance to local public agencies or nonprofit corporations that operate programs to recruit retired persons to perform volunteer community services.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1041
65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the establishment of school volunteer programs financed under the Foundation School Program; authorizing the position of Coordinator-School Volunteers.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 178
64-0 (1975)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to payments of assistance by the state to survivors of volunteer ambulance drivers and attendants killed in the performance of their duties.
House: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 624
64-0 (1975)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to the liability for civil damages of a person who renders services as a volunteer ambulance driver or as volunteer supportive ambulance personnel.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
SB 337
41-0 (1929)
Author: Hardin, Sr., Carl Clara
Relating to payment of a monthly allowance to indigent widowed mothers; authorizing the county court to appoint a number of women who are willing to render gratuitous service in assisting said widows.